Sydney - wow! You turned out in droves - 1,500 people in fact - and gave the 2022 Sydney Deaf Festival a massive thumbs up. 44 stalls, 10 sponsors and a LOT of sunburn. Was a fantastic day and the Deaf pub afterwards was pumping. Incredibly proud of the D…lnkd.in/ge7JiRwH

Was great to catch up with Corene Strauss, CEO of Australian Network on Disability in Sydney today along with Vanessa Alford, and cover a wide range of topics and issues impacting Deaf and hard of hearing Australians in the workplace and strengthening rel…lnkd.in/gXv9qwFM

A massive thank you to Toowong State School for hosting me and Deaf Connect yesterday. It was a real eye-opener as I observed Australia's leading bilingual-bicultural co-enrolment primary school program. It was an unique experience watching classrooms in…lnkd.in/gEv3xWCv

Our family. Our pride and joy! Melinda, Taylor, Nate and I were delighted to have been interviewed by Seven Network's House of Wellness program, talking about our journey as Deaf parents and raising two beautiful and amazing bilingual, bicultural childre…lnkd.in/gkfgnhPy

🗺️UPDATE 7️⃣4⃣ countries have officially recognised a #SignLanguage. The WFD calls for other countries to recognise sign languages to ensure the full inclusion of #deaf people! ➡️Look at the complete list: wfdeaf.org/news/the-legal…

Love projects? Events? Digital stuff? Administration? Look no further - some exciting roles currently being recruited for at Deaf Connect … lnkd.in/gZzk6csk

Thank you Lesley Greig and Accenture for hosting me today - was great to explore their Accessibility Centre and explore collaboration opportunities between Accenture and Deaf Connect in the Deaf and Auslan spaces! #collaboration #accessibility #inclusio…lnkd.in/gykc7w6B

Surely in 2023, it's time for Deaf people to sit on a jury as equal citizens in Australia. Thanks to Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News for shining a light on this issue, and great to be interviewed alongside Alex Jones and Gaye Lyons. As…lnkd.in/gsgwqGvN

Happy Auslan Day! Thrilled with the launch of the Deaf Connect Sign Name project featuring over 130 people share their sign name and the story behind these. Explore each sign name and take a moment to truly appreciate our beautiful culture, community an…lnkd.in/gM7thDJE

Auslan ❤️ My language. Our language. Australia’s language. Yesterday was Auslan Day - a day of celebration. Of pride. Of optimism. I was privileged to represent Deaf Connect at the announcement of the funding increase for Auslan interpreting under th…lnkd.in/gh2tQriE

Thrilled to be selected as one of 13 recipients of the Australian Scholarships Foundation Kilfinan Australia Not-For-Profit Mentorship scholarships! Looking forward to the journey ahead, strengthening my leadership acumen while also learning from others…lnkd.in/gtxaV_ny

On the look out for a high performing individual with strong project management experience for a 12-month opportunity at Deaf Connect - reach out if this interests you, or if you know someone. Location flexible. #projectmanagement #opportunity #deaf #auslan

Thrilled that the Victorian Law Reform Commission has published their Inclusive Juries report, recommending that the Victorian Government allow deaf and blind people to sit on juries. I wrote to the Victorian Attorney General in 2…lnkd.in/gKNV_KUe lnkd.in/grqrRPi6

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One of the most enjoyable and rewarding Zoom sessions I’ve ever had. Congratulations Danica & Dylan! lnkd.in/gnc4Ppct

My Deaf heart is full after a brilliant day yesterday at the Deaf Connect | Gallaudet University | World Federation of the Deaf Deaf Leadership workshop. Thank you to all participants, presenters & facilitators drawn across the globe for giving 100% to…lnkd.in/gPMWF6X9

Concerning the WFD 2027 Congress: Deaf Australia is surprised by the choice of the UAE as the host, as it contradicts our values and those of the United Nations. We are discussing and seeking more information before deciding on our next steps.

Participants of last week’s #drDeaf Writing Retreat and #MADS Taster Week. Your presence made this a memorable week. Thank you all for joining!

Montrose coach Gary Ayres has seen a lot in footy – but he says the inspirational journey of Ryan Emerson and his brother Lachlan might be the best story he’s ever been involved in. > bit.ly/4c6kD6h

Funny how everyone supports more training opportunities for deaf people but as soon as a deaf-only initiative is proposed, suddenly everyone is concerned about "inclusion", "equality" and "learning from each other"🧵(1)